Pragmatic Encroachers always speak of contrasting cases with very little at stake with cases with lots at stake. Actually, though, the cases with lots at stake are cases where the risks of being wrong are heightened. So truly symmetrical pragmatic … Continue reading →

The Northwestern Philosophy Department is delighted to announce the events that will take place during the two weeks (April 4-15) that Lizzie Fricker (Oxford) will be visiting Northwestern as Kreeger-Wolf Distinguished Visiting Professor. In addition to giving several general philosophy … Continue reading →